| Date of release: Sun 16th
March 2008
“U16’s win County Plate as
Minis take on Rugby St Andrews and
U14’s in action against Syston and Burton”
 Hinckley
Under 16’s, sponsored by J&H Construction Ltd, won their
County Plate Final Hinckley 10 - Oadby Wyggs 7.
In
an enthralling match where both sides suffered from appalling
conditions, a very strong wind and a pitch of glue restricting
free running, Hinckley took an early lead when Rooney charged down
a kick enabling Plant to react and secure the first score. This
sparked Oadby Wyggs into life and they took the next quarter of
the game, securing a try and conversion to take a halftime lead.
After
the turn around, Oadby dominated the possession and ground but
failed to improve their lead. Hinckley then gained the ball in mid
field and their forwards led a 30 metre drive into the Oadby 22;
they then had a series of drives being held up with attacking
scrums until No 8 Morris picked up and grabbed the winning score
in the corner. This lead to Hinckley holding out in defence for
the remanding 5 minutes for a win. This was a trophy that this
year group has never achieved in the 15-a-side game before,
showing their improvement over the last 12 months. Nothing should
be taken away from Oadby, whose defence was magnificent but
Hinckley managed to break it twice and defend brilliantly
themselves.
Meanwhile,
the Hinckley Minis were also in action. The Under 7’s
sponsored by Hinckley Round Table were in strong form against
Rugby St Andrews, despite a cold and wet morning, and yet again
fielded two strong teams, the Lions and Tigers.
The
Lions opening game saw an impressive haul of tries in a fast and
flowing game full of enthusiasm and skill from all the players.
Delo and Ellerhsaw notched up a try a piece; Lockett, Nixon and
Sharkey earned 2 each; with a sensational Morrissey in unstoppable
top form scoring a double hat-trick (6). The visitors were
continually held back with excellent tagging from all the team
especially Morrissey and Delo. Rugby managed 6 tries in return in
this try-feast, however 4 of these were score by Hinckley’s Thorpe
on loan to the visitors.
The
second game saw the Hinckley Tigers continue to dominate
proceedings from start to finish running out easy 60-15 winners.
Impressive teamwork was clearly evident with every Hinckley player
getting on the score sheet. Chenery 2, Dalby 3, Delo 2,
Hall-Crowfoot 1,Nixon 2, Thorpe 1 & Upton 1. Once again a Hinckley
loan player assisted the visitors with Sharkey 1.
Hinckley
Under 8’s sponsored by O'Hanlon & Skinner, also started in
fine form against Rugby St Andrews, winning Hinckley 45 - Rugby St
Andrews 35. There were three tries each for Rickels and Roan with
the other points coming from Babb, Cavanagh and Moore.
The
second match was another flowing game with some good passing from
both teams. Hinckley again came out on top with four tries from
Jordan and three from Massarella. Gibson and Rickels also crossed
the line for Hinckley. Hinckley 45 - Rugby St Andrews 30.
Hinckley
Under 10’s sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin and 600 Services,
fielded Bees and Hornets teams this weekend against Rugby St
Andrews.
Bees
started strongly and quickly took the lead with some great link up
play allowing Baker to score. St Andrews quickly equalised with a
good try of their own but at the break Bees snatched the lead back
with a try from James.
Rugby
evened the game up catching the Bees napping but from then
Hinckley dominated possession and the match winning 25 points to
10. Another try for Baker and 1 each for Reeves and Stretton.
Man of the match for an outstanding performance went to Ames
Tackler of the match was James.
Hornets
match was a closely fought affair both teams making some big
tackles Rugby though finding a gap to take an early lead. Hornets
came fighting back with a great try from Ward but at half time
Rugby St Andrews had slid another try in to lead. Rugby added
another try to lead 15 -5 but the Hornets hadn’t given up
Griffiths taking the ball in his own half ran powerfully through
St Andrews defence for a great individual try. Griffiths wasn’t
finished there. On the final play Griffiths picked up the loose
ball to find his way past St Andrews to score and level the match
15 – 15 for a deserved draw. Man of the match was Griffiths
for his determination and Tackler of the match was Chenery
for some try stopping tackles.
Hinckley
Under 11’s, sponsored by TMS Volvo and J&H Construction,
started resolutely against Rugby St Andrews, with a dominating
pack but were unable to pierce a desperate Saints defence, until
an overlap gave Atkinson a clear sprint to open the scoring with
the conversion by Brown. Atkinson scored again just before half
time with a tough run through the Saints line. Hinckley pressure
continued in the second half with a series of attacking phases
culminating in a try from a mazy run by Bowler, which was
converted by Sephton. This was followed by an attacking run from
Atkinson who crossed the whitewash for his hat-trick. Brown added
to his earlier two-pointer with five more from a try in the
corner, which was converted by Nixon. In the dying moments Saints
launched their strongest attack of the match but were denied by
Hinckley clearing into touch as the clock ran out. Final score
Hinckley 31 - Saints 0 with Man of the Match going to
Howkins for a strong and effective game, playing prop for the
first time. With thanks to Addison, McMurran and Orton for
stalwart efforts on loan to an under strength Saints side.
Hinckley
Under 12’s, sponsored by Nextgen Rigging, entertained Rugby
St Andrews last week-end, and after a fairly comfortable win
earlier in the season the home side were a little bit complacent.
After early pressure T Bexon and B Harkness put Hinckley10 points
to the good and from here the result was just a formality.
Unfortunately
nobody told Rugby St Andrews the plot! And a spirited second half
fight back saw them close the gap after quick hands and poor
tackling let the visitors in for a try.
This
fired up the Rugby lads who then saw the opportunity to get back
on level terms, or even win the game, and it was only a series of
try saving tackles from R Faulkener and W Hayter at full back that
denied Rugby their equaliser.
At
the final whistle it was a very close run thing, and despite the
poor pitch conditions the youngsters held on for a very hard
earned victory, they will surely have learned not to take their
previous experiences of teams for granted. Final Score
Hinckley 10 Rugby St Andrews 5.
The
Williams Recycling and Promet Steel sponsored Under 14’s
had a near full squad turnout for two games this weekend. A
Development team faced a strong Syston team first, and despite
some very good performances from new players struggled to break
through the Syston defences but showed character, despite a 7-39
result, with Lally scoring the Hinckley try and conversion. With
further games in planning, the team will soon be working as a unit
much more effectively, and challenging for positions.
Hinckley’s
main team had a point to prove in the next match against Burton,
and opened strongly with good forwards and backs supporting play.
Despite some weaknesses, which the team still need to work on,
Hinckley finished with a 30-10 score-line, with tries by Bresland,
Cull (2), Redhead, Cook and Tom, with Cull picking up the day’s
Man of the Match award.
For
further information on any aspect of Hinckley RFC Mini and Juniors
please contact the Chairman, Stuart Elder on 07721 407008.
Contact: Nigel Abraham
Press Officer
Telephone 07920 830515
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